Capt'n Karl's Trail Series - Colorado Bend

Capt'n Karl's Colorado Bend

Capt'n Karl's Colorado Bend is a nighttime trail running event held at Colorado Bend State Park in Bend, Texas. It is presented as the third installment in the Capt'n Karl's Trail Series and offers multiple trail distances and a youth run.

Distances offered include:

• 5K
• 10K
• 20K
• 30K
• 60K
• Youth trail run (kids mile)

Course format and timing details: the 30K and 60K use two-loop courses, and the 10K and 20K use two-loop courses. Each distance has a 15-minute start window; participants receive both gun time and chip time, and awards are based on gun time.

Aid and on-course support: the 30K and 60K courses include five aid stations (including start/finish) with one station encountered twice per loop; the 10K and 20K have two fully serviced aid stations including start/finish. The 5K has no aid stations on course and only access to aid at the loop start and end. The event is cupless; runners should bring their own cup or water container. Typical aid station items include fruit, sandwiches, snacks, sodas, Tailwind, and electrolyte options.

Awards, medals, and shirts: medals are offered to all finishers and to participants who attempt a distance. Awards go to the top three overall male and female finishers and top masters male and female. Registered participants who sign up before the shirt cutoff date receive an event shirt; later registrants receive other event apparel or swag.

Pacers and rules: pacers are permitted for 60K runners on the second lap only. Pacers must start and end at the race hub, be registered for the event, pay the event pacer fee, and only one pacer may accompany a runner at a time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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